Thursday, October 16, 2014

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday by the score of 104-84. The win improved the Pistons to 3-1 on the preseason. The 84 points allowed was a good for for the Pistons, who struggled last season on defense that allowed nearly 105 points per game. On the injury front, Jodie Meeks will be out approximately two months due to a back injury.

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As reported by ESPN.com news services, Meeks will be sidelined eight weeks with a stress reaction in his lower back. Meeks originally had back spasms on October 9 and was diagnosed through a CT scan performed by the Pistons' medical staff.

Meeks, in his first season with the Pistons, scored 13 points and grabbed four rebounds in one preseason game this season. He had his best season of his career with the Lakers last season, averaging 15.7 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. The veteran guard has played for the Bucks, 76ers and Lakers before signing with the Pistons and has career averages of 9.7 points and 2.2 rebounds per game.